I been flying quadcopters for a while now, I want a helicopter. would this be a good transition from quad to helis?
3922
I think a better option might be a 4-channel rather than a collective pitch copter like the Nano. 4-channel copters (like the v911) are stable in the air and if you release the cyclic, they will return to a hover on their own. A CP heli will not--they are not stable and will not hover by themselves for more than a second or two. They are very fast and they will shoot across the room (or into you) almost too fast to see at first.I'm not saying it can't be done, mind you...but expect to crash frequently and spend quite a bit of money on parts at first.
3923
If you have a quad that has agility mode like the Nano QX then this might be a good step up. They say you can fly it indoors, but not as a beginner. If you fly over soft grass, and learn how to use the throttle hold switch it is a very durable heli. Be sure to order an extra spindle set or two.
3924
This is a very nice helicopter very durable but I still recommend getting a simulator first
3925
I think a better option might be a 4-channel rather than a collective pitch copter like the Nano. 4-channel copters (like the v911) are stable in the air and if you release the cyclic, they will return to a hover on their own. A CP heli will not--they are not stable and will not hover by themselves for more than a second or two. They are very fast and they will shoot across the room (or into you) almost too fast to see at first. I'm not saying it can't be done, mind you...but expect to crash frequently and spend quite a bit of money on parts at first.
3926
No, this heli is far to responsive, not to mention collective pitch. Collective pitch allows for it to hover upside down. You want a fixed pitch to start with and transition to this after.
3927
I have never flown a quad although I want to. This one is fairly easy to learn and it's small enough to learn indoors where you can control the wind a little better. It's not like those cheap $50 airhogs with the dual blades so it is a little bit more responsive than one of those. It is actually very nimble and I find myself getting it into trouble with a wall or something easily but if you take it slow initially (at least for the beginner heli pilot like me) you can learn a lot and it's very fun. The only thing is that I try to keep a couple of skids on hand because I haven't gotten too much practice landing easily. The parts for it are very cheap though so that's a plus. I have never flown a quad although I want to. This one is fairly easy to learn and it's small enough to learn indoors where you can control the wind a little better. It's not like those cheap $50 airhogs with the dual blades so it is a little bit more responsive than one of those. It is actually very nimble and I find myself getting it into trouble with a wall or something easily but if you take it slow initially (at least for the beginner heli pilot like me) you can learn a lot and it's very fun. The only thing is that I try to keep a couple of skids on hand because I haven't gotten too... » Read More I have never flown a quad although I want to. This one is fairly easy to learn and it's small enough to learn indoors where you can control the wind a little better. It's not like those cheap $50 airhogs with the dual blades so it is a little bit more responsive than one of those. It is actually very nimble and I find myself getting it into trouble with a wall or something easily but if you take it slow initially (at least for the beginner heli pilot like me) you can learn a lot and it's very fun. The only thing is that I try to keep a couple of skids on hand because I haven't gotten too much practice landing easily. The parts for it are very cheap though so that's a plus. « Show Less
1349222
I recommend this heli to anyone who is just learning to fly. It is vary stable and durable The flight last a long time on one battery charge. It is a lot easer to handle then the more expensive heli. I give it 5 stars.
2074306
Yes it is but there are a few things you need to know first. It has limited range. If you go beyond the range limit, it will just fall from the sky and crash. Thats what mine did. No more than maybe 100 feet. It also has limited forward movement. Not to be used in any wind conditions. Battery is small and only gives 5 minute flights if that. Its size is impressive but not great heli. It is toy grade and thats why it is so cheap. Parts are not available at local hobby stores. Better off going to a hobby store for a co-axial heli. Pay more but you have local parts support and help if needed. A better quality heli at that too. Good luck in whatever you decide to purchase. Yes it is but there are a few things you need to know first. It has limited range. If you go beyond the range limit, it will just fall from the sky and crash. Thats what mine did. No more than maybe 100 feet. It also has limited forward movement. Not to be used in any wind conditions. Battery is small and only gives 5 minute flights if that. Its size is impressive but not great heli. It is toy grade and thats why it is so cheap. Parts are not available at local hobby stores. Better off going to a hobby store for a co-axial heli. Pay more but you have local parts support and help if needed.... » Read More Yes it is but there are a few things you need to know first. It has limited range. If you go beyond the range limit, it will just fall from the sky and crash. Thats what mine did. No more than maybe 100 feet. It also has limited forward movement. Not to be used in any wind conditions. Battery is small and only gives 5 minute flights if that. Its size is impressive but not great heli. It is toy grade and thats why it is so cheap. Parts are not available at local hobby stores. Better off going to a hobby store for a co-axial heli. Pay more but you have local parts support and help if needed. A better quality heli at that too. Good luck in whatever you decide to purchase. « Show Less
2188075
yes. you will just need to re-bind it every time you want to switch helicopters.
160440
Also I would recommend using some light 3in1 oil on the motor shafts for lubrication! My tail motor burned out... Now I am down till I get spare parts OR buy more than 1 helicopter to rest one while flying the other! You can buy a BNF helicopter for 20.00$ w/o the extra transmitter( just the helicopter) which means bind and fly using the same transmitter from the original purchased heli w/ transmitter!
1877471
Hi Stephen. Well it depends on how good you are flying it. I'm not a good pilot myself so I crash it a lot. It is capable of endure some crashes, but not all of them. Be prepared to spend some money on spare parts. On the other hand, I must tell you, this is not aún entry-level heli. It is up to you. Good luck
1113192
I'll put it this way. I already own one. I'm purchasing another just because of the kick ass price. crashed it 100x and never broke anything. just remember to power down in case of imminent doom and u should break anything. of course the surface you are "landing" on has alot to do with its durability and mostly i fly over grass. also if you look at the parts, they are all seperate and easy to replace and pretty damn cheap. I had to send mine to helimax right out of the box. the T.A.G.S. was malfunctioning and the transmitter wouldn't always go all the way down on the throttle (bad pot?). anyways they sent me a ups label and had it back to me in no time. I complained that it was my first helimax product and i was disappointed because the heli and the transmitter both were defective but they insisted it was a fluke and upgraded my swash to compensate me for my lost time. that was enough to get my business over and over. They did not question if i had crashed the chopper or not. they took my word for it.
1164432
You need to download Clearveiw. Works great. If your into quad copters heli-x works well. Real flight is the best if you want to spend the money but it's not nesasary. Dialing in the controller is confusing but there are a few posts here that tell you what to do.
727711
My heli is from WLtoys. But, I check som pictures of your helicopter and they look the same to me.
1911322
Micro 6 channel collective pitch helis are much more "twitchy" than a T-REX 500. You should do just fine, and will find flying larger helis EASIER than smaller helis. I find 500-class helis the best when it comes to weight vs. lift. I don't do any 3D flying (yet?), but am confident with sport flying and performing pirouettes.
1627922
easy to fly, yes. Worth the money, maybe. I suggest you go with the Syma 107 helicopter first. It's $5 cheaper, little longer flight time, and slightly easier to handle.
1060465
Yes, coaxial helicopters are good for beginners. You can also start with smaller ones such as HAK321 and HAK377.
1877474
Yes, without a doubt. This is the heli I am learning to fly with so it has seen some crashes. The skids will break with a hard landing but there are cheap replacements or there that will hold up better. All in all this was a great purchase.
696365
Yes it can be flown indoors and that is what I'd recommend at first so you don't have to deal with wind. Even slight breezes are annoying at first. Like a coaxial? Not exactly. The MSR is a step up from a coaxial in complexity but also in fun. The price you pay is in stability. If you just want to have fun, a quad is your best choice after moving up from a coaxial. If you want to learn to fly a RC helicopter, then the MSR is a good step in the right direction. I wanted to learn to fly a collective pitch heli so I worked my way up from a coax, then the MSR, MSRx, then MCPx. Each are more difficult to fly, but more rewarding and are progressions to flying collective pitch. I got my first quad after flying the MCPx for a while and it's a blast. I still fly the MCPx though depending on what type of entertainment I'm looking for that day. If you want indoor/outdoor fun with the stability of a coax, and you are looking at the Blade line of helis, I would recommend the Nano QX.
1911320
Depends on how confident you are with your skills. I own nine different helicopters ranging from a 250 class up to a 600class and when flying for the first time , I still use training gear.
1453037
In my opinion the mCX2 heli is worth every penny. The Symas are only 3 channel and the mCX2 is a 4 channel heli. The support and replacement parts availability on the Blade helicopters cannot be beat. If you want a toy, get a Syma, if you want a hobby grade helicopter to learn to fly and go on to bigger helis, spend the money and get the mCX2.
2250526
If you can get it to fly anywhere you'll be doing good..... No a very good heli